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As many have seen on my facebook before. I love Demuslim a LOT. We have recently decided to team up for the 2v2 tournament HD trophy, things have been going well and we really enjoy the time we spend together on skype, and often times also in real life when we get to hang out in person.While we are not homosexual (I SWEAR TO GOD) I have to admit that we do have strong feelings for each other, and that is why I believe we will make both our carreers blossom into something beautifull.I know that other mentoring couples are very liberal when it comes to their sexuality, but me and demuslim both have girlfriends so so far nothing has happend. I've been wanting to make a difference in a player's life. Guide his career, help him from experience, tutor a younger, promising person. Someone who is talented, hard-working, friendly and deserving. Perhaps, in the end, I will not make a difference, yet maybe I willy contribute in some small way to the success in their career. Whether this would be through advice in the game itself, or by the eSports management around it. No matter what, the player will have his own fate in his own hands; should be free to make his own decisions; and will always be the main proponent of his own success. The player needs to be motivated, self-sufficient, and to be serious. I just want to help him along a little.
It's important to realize why I am sharing this news with you guys, because some people might think, "what of it?". I do not fault those people for their reactions. But I'll be honest and say that it's I mainly because I want everybody in the community to think I'm awesome and kiss my ass, I'm ready to devote some time to mentor someone, and I've chosen Demuslim from Team EG. He's pretty young, and could benefit from my experience. From my part, I expect I'll feel satisfaction when I see him do well, though I have no goal or benefit in mind. Incidentally, Demuslim had helped me when I was new to the SC2 scene when I was not even a decent player yet. He 5 rax reapered my ass and made me QQ. He took time to teach me new build orders, walk me through them, analyzed my replays and basically coached me some in the game.
Benjamin 'Demuslim' Baker is 22 years old, is living in the EG House in Arizona and is planning to go all out for his pro-gaming career. He has shown some promise on the international scene, is a well mannered and pretty mature player, and is just a really nice guy.
A small fact sheet.
1. I am not taking Demuslim away from his team. I have spoken to EG and they are happy with the arrangement.
2. There is no financial payment from me to Demuslim, or from Demuslim to me, save for the occasional sexual favor.
3. Demuslim is not on team liquid. I would like to act as his mentor.
4. Whatever role I will have, it should prove a negligible effect compared to his own performances in all regards. As you can see at some IEM's, he has already displayed a high level of play, for example by Top 8 @ Sao Paolo IEM and qualifying for MLG new york.
5. The reason I'm telling you is to avoid rumors of Team Liquid poaching Demuslim. I just want to help.
6. You might think of me as Demuslim's mentor or adviser. Demuslim is to be my apprentice or 'padawan'.
Hope that like me, you'll all be looking forward to Demuslim's improvement as a player. Let's wish him the best of luck! If you wish to find out more about Demuslim, visit his pages:
http://www.facebook.com/DeMusliMUK
http://myeg.net/team/divisions-players/starcraft-division/
http://www.twitter.com/DeMusliM
Also, Follow his Twitch stream to find out when he'll be streaming (he doesn't do this very frequently yet, but may increase the frequency):
http://twitch.tv/Demuslim
About me, and about being a solo player:
Bitches know me, I'm Jos 'LiquidRet' de Kroon. I drink, smoke and don't exercize. I recently smashed Grubby in the MLG qualifcation tournament and shoutcraft invitiational 3rd and 4th place match.
Yours sincerely,
Jos 'Ret' de Kroon
